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Where to mail your certificate application in Ohio

Mail your completed Ohio certificate application to Vital Statistics, PO Box 15098, Columbus, OH 43215-0098. This office issues certified copies of birth and death certificates registered in the state. $21.50 per copy for a birth or death certificate. Send the signed form, any required ID, and payment, and keep proof of mailing if your certificate is for a passport, estate, or other deadline.

Certificate applications — birth and death certificates

Vital Statistics
Ohio Department of Health
PO Box 15098
Columbus, OH  43215-0098

Use this address for birth and death certificates for events registered in Ohio.

Verified September 2026cdc.gov

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Vital StatisticsOhio Department of HealthPO Box 15098Columbus, OH 43215-0098

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Key facts

  • Ohio's vital records office issues certificates only for events (births, deaths) registered in Ohio — apply to the state where the event happened, not the state you live in now.
  • $21.50 per copy for a birth or death certificate.
  • Check or money order payable to "Treasury, State of Ohio."
  • State death records only go back to 1971; for 1908–1970, contact Ohio History Connection, 800 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211.
  • Ohio’s state health department does not issue marriage certificates — request one from the Probate Court in the county where the license was issued.
  • Mailed applications take longer than online orders because processing only starts once the envelope arrives — allow extra time if you need the certificate for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
  • PostPal prints your completed application and mails it to Vital Statistics the next business day — no printer, envelope, or trip to the post office.

How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the event was registered in Ohio

    Certificates come from the state where the birth, death was registered. If the event happened in Ohio, Vital Statistics is the right office; if it happened elsewhere, apply there instead.

  2. 2

    Fill out and sign the application

    Download the current application from Ohio's vital records website (linked in the sources below), complete it, and sign it. State death records only go back to 1971; for 1908–1970, contact Ohio History Connection, 800 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211. Include your payment: Check or money order payable to "Treasury, State of Ohio."

  3. 3

    Address the envelope to the vital records office

    Mail it to Vital Statistics, PO Box 15098, Columbus, OH 43215-0098. Put your own return address on the envelope so anything undeliverable comes back to you. Note: Ohio’s state health department does not issue marriage certificates — request one from the Probate Court in the county where the license was issued.

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    Upload your completed application to PostPal with this address prefilled. We print it, add it to a sealed envelope, and deposit it with USPS within one business day for $5 — postage included.

Common questions

Where do I mail my birth certificate application in Ohio?

Mail it to Vital Statistics, PO Box 15098, Columbus, OH 43215-0098. $21.50 per copy for a birth or death certificate.

Can I mail a vital records application instead of ordering online?

Yes. Ohio accepts certificate applications by mail — send the signed form, any required ID, and payment to Vital Statistics. Mail is a common choice when you can't order online or need to include documents the online system won't accept.

What do I need to include when I mail my application?

Include the completed and signed application form, state death records only go back to 1971; for 1908–1970, contact Ohio History Connection, 800 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211., and payment: Check or money order payable to "Treasury, State of Ohio."

How long does a mailed certificate take?

Longer than an online order, because processing only begins when your envelope arrives and the finished certificate is mailed back to you. If you're up against a passport, travel, or estate deadline, mail early and keep proof of the date you sent it.

Can I get a marriage certificate from this address?

Ohio’s state health department does not issue marriage certificates — request one from the Probate Court in the county where the license was issued.

Can PostPal mail my Ohio vital records application for me?

Yes. Upload your completed, signed application and PostPal prints it and mails it to Vital Statistics the next business day for $5, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you. You still fill out and sign the form yourself — we handle the printing, envelope, and postage.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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